Take a Kenworth K200 big cab tractor unit and couple it to Roadmaster manufactured trailers and you get an impressive unit. Capable of carrying a 20’ and 40’ container in one go, Shaun McKnight has made a big investment in the best money can buy. We caught up with Shaun and his driver 'Spider' in Hamilton.

With the ever changing design and look of heavy trucks it can be a challenge for owner/operators to customize their rigs. And while recent NZ regulations of heavy trucks have resulted in some ‘unusual’ configurations, its refreshing to see there are some, like Wayne Croft Transport, who operate rigs that not only earn their keep, but look good doing it.

XT has been trying to catch up with this Lakeland Haulage 9800i Eagle for a while now. We were fortunate to catch up with Hayden Lilley and shoot the unit after the Rotorua Truck show where it took out best tipper.